UNARMED ACTOR COMBAT TRAINING

This in-depth course will cover unarmed combat technique for Film, tv & stage. There will be a strong emphasis on safe and effective combat systems and will be taught over a 12-week period with exceptional instructors. The course is overseen by Stunt Coordinator/ADC Master Instructor John Stead with course instructors Steve Wilsher, Anita Nittoly and Goeff Scovell.

Our instructors are a passionate collective of working film and TV professionals. With years of on set experience, training, notable credits and awards. You'll have access to the knowledge and support of individuals who are not only skilled and talented performers, but who have also made careers out of what they love to do and they want to help you do the same.

The opportunity to adjudicate for Basic Actor Combatant certification will be offered at the end of the 12 week course for students who wish to test for this achievement.

MEET THE TEAM

JOHN STEAD

STUNT COORDINATOR/ DIRECTOR

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

STEVE WILSHER

STUNT COORDINATOR /ADC MASTER

INSTRUCTOR

GEOFF SCOVELL

STUNT PERFORMER/FIGHT MASTER

ANITA NITTOLY

STUNT PERFORMER/ADC INSTRUCTOR

WHO SHOULD SIGN UP

This course caters to motivated individuals who are interested in developing unarmed combat skills specifically designed for FILM & TV as well as for stage. This 36 hour course is unique in both its content and its structure which allows students to retain more of what they learn due to ongoing revision, repetition and high level instruction.

This new program is a response to a request for ongoing and structured training, specifically at the beginner and intermediate levels. More and more actors are taking training more seriously in order to remain relevant in this competitive market as well as looking to do more of their own action work. These days, stunt coordinators have less time to train stunt people/actors so having more skills on your resume will most definitely give you a leg up on the competition.

Though Optional, we recommend certification for the following individuals:

Those who wish to attend an intermediate course in the future

Those in pursuit of professional careers in stunts

Those who wish to work towards becoming stage combat instructors

An actor looking to add a valuable and unique skill set to their resume

An athlete, dancer or physically inclined person looking to build the basics required for stunt performers

Background performers looking to build skills needed for SSE gigs

Individuals looking to develop better timing and coordination while learning a new skill

Directors interested in learning how to prep and shoot realistic action and fight scenes for film and TV

BENEFITS

Ongoing & Structured Training

Measurable Outcomes

Practical Knowledge

CERTIFIED Instructors are also working professionals in FILM & TV

Internationally recognized certification through the Academy of Dramatic Combat (OPTIONAL)

Program developed, supervised and adjudicated by Film & TV Director / HBO Stunt Coordinator John Stead.

Basic Training & Certification (36hrs)

DATES: Feb 10th -May 12th 2019

CLOSED: Feb 17th & April 26th

TIMES: Sundays 11am-2pm

Course fee: 695$ +tx

Optional Adjudication & certification fee: 50$ +tx

Program Director & Adjudicator: JOHN STEAD

Instructors: Steve Wilsher, Anita Nittoly & Geoff Scovell

ADC Certification: (Optional)

CURRICULUM OVERVIEW:

Stagecraft

Combat Terminology

Combat Safety Terminology

Theatrical Combat Concepts Stance

“Knaps”

Offensive Techniques of (Contact/Non-Contact):

Strikes

Non-Striking

Choke/Strangle

Pushes/Pulls

Rolls

Falls/Slips

Throws

Defensive techniques

Blocks

Avoidance

The opportunity to adjudicate for Basic Actor Combatant certification will be offered at the end of the 12 weeks for students who wish to test for this achievement.